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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.75, 3,245.13 and 777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.75, 3,245.13 and 777.24 is: 1,166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.75 : 3,245.13 = 777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.75/3,245.13 = 777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.75x = 3,245.13 × 777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.75x = 2,522,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,244.84/2,162.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.22

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